Description
Product Overview The Monocyte Activation Test (MAT) is an in vitro assay for pyrogen testing in pharmaceutical and medical device industries. The principle of the Monocyte Activation Test is based on the detection of inflammatory cytokines released by human monocytes in response to exogenous bacterial endotoxin (LPS) and non-endotoxin pyrogens (NEP). Since its first adoption by the European Pharmacopeia in 2010 (Ph. Eur. chapter 2.6.30) the Monocyte Activation Test is recognized as a compendial method for pyrogen testing in several world regions including Europe. Here, the Monocyte Activation Test is recommended as a replacement test for the Rabbit Pyrogen Test (RPT) (1). Here, the Monocyte Activation Test is the compendial method for pyrogen testing following the discontinuation of the Rabbit Pyrogen Test. The Monocyte Activation Test also complies with EU Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of experimental animals and aligns with the global 3Rs principles (replacement, refinement, and reduction of animal testing). (2) The PyroCell® Monocyte Activation Test is performed in two steps: during an overnight cell culture step, the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) preparation is stimulated for release of inflammatory cytokines with a product sample to be tested for the presence of pyrogens. On the next day, the cell culture supernatant is analyzed for released IL-6 cytokines using an human IL-6 ELISA assay . The color reaction is measured in an absorbance reader, e.g. the Nebula® Absorbance Reader or the Nebula® Multimode Reader at a wavelength of 450 nm and a reference wavelength of 540-590 nm. The pyrogen content of the sample is then analyzed against the reference standard endotoxin (RSE) and is expressed in Endotoxin Equivalent Units (EEU/mL). The PyroCell® Monocyte Activation Test – Human Serum Kit (PyroCell® MAT HS Kit) contains a peripheral blood mononuclear cell preparation pooled from 4 human blood donations (pMAT cells), and has been specifically qualified for endotoxin and pyrogen testing with the Monocyte Activation Test. Thereby, donor selection, cell preparation and quality testing strictly follow the requirement of the European Pharmacopeia. The optimized Human Serum Supplement component of the PyroCell® Monocyte Activation Test – Human Serum Kit has been formulated with special attention to a low endotoxin content in order to ensure error-free cell stimulation conditions. The PyroCell® Monocyte Activation Test – Human Serum Kit is optimized for use with the PeliKine Human IL-6 ELISA Rapid Kit . All components together represent the PyroCell® MAT HS Rapid System supporting the complete testing of 3x 2 product samples according to the requirements of the European Pharmacopeia. The testing sensitivity of the The PyroCell® Monocyte Activation Test – Human Serum system is ≤ 0.08 EU/mL. The following reagents, accessories and instruments support the use of the PyroCell® MAT HS Kit : Step 1: Monocyte Activation Product Catalog # Iscove's Modified Dulbecco's Medium (IMDM) with L-Glutamine and HEPES 12-722F USP Reference Standard Endotoxin E700 LAL Reagent Water W50-100 Pyrogen-free Dilution Tubes N207 Reagent Reservoirs 190035 LAL Reagent Grade TM Multi-well Plates 25-340 Endotoxin-free accessories, i.e. sample container, pipette tips, serological pipettes See Catalog Step 2: IL-6 ELISA Assay Product Catalog # PeliKine Human IL-6 ELISA Rapid Kit 00296406 Nebula® Absorbance Reader 25-365S (1) European Pharmacopeia (2) Global framework 3R Request More Info
Benefits Compliant with regulatory requirements, detects the full range of pyrogens Optimized components ensure robust assay performance and minimal qualification work Qualified, cryopreserved PBMC pools and large batch sizes ensure reproducible results Sustainable pyrogen test system replacing experimental animals and reduces the use of animal based supplements, such as FBS Recommended for testing of blood based products Ensures highly sensitive detection of non-endotoxin pyrogens (NEP) Compatible to Lonza hardware, reagent and accessory offering Applications Pyrogen testing of raw materials, pharmaceutical preparations, medical devices In-process testing for pyrogens to support development of new production processes Ideal for biological products and production processes for example, proteins, antibodies, lipid pharmaceuticals, and vaccines
Storage and Content 3 vials pMAT cells (cryopreserved, pooled PBMC). Immediately store at ≤ -80°C 3 vials Human Serum Supplement (cryopreserved). Immediately store at ≤ -80°C
